In short, for his next plan, Zhao Junchen is now quite suspected of betting on the fate of the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, Zhao Junchen is not a big gambler, and he has never placed his future destiny on luck. Every decision he makes has been fully considered and deduced repeatedly.
What's more, Zhao Junchen can now be regarded as a borer attached to the old tree of the Ming Dynasty. Once this old tree collapses, Zhao Junchen himself will not suffer any benefits.
Therefore, in order to deal with various crises that may arise in the future, Zhao Junchen has prepared many plans.
At the same time, Zhao Junchen also had to do this.
Because, after reaching this point, Zhao Junchen's position has become a bit embarrassing.
Before that, Zhao Junchen was just a fattened pig in the eyes of Emperor Deqing, a chamber pot that would be rejected after use, a chess piece that attracted public resentment, and a monkey that the new emperor killed to establish his authority after he ascended the throne.
From now on, it is destined to be a dog-eat-dog ending.
Zhao Junchen has been trying his best to fight against this fate, but this fate also has its advantages, that is - at least before the new emperor ascends the throne, Zhao Junchen will not be in any danger, and Emperor Deqing will not be concerned about some of his small actions.
He would turn a blind eye, and if Zhao Junchen encountered a crisis, Emperor Deqing would even take the initiative to help.
Considering Emperor Deqing's physical condition, Zhao Junchen can guarantee his safety for at least ten years.
But now, with Zhao Junchen annihilating the Mongolian coalition forces in one fell swoop, and even planning and promoting the imperial court's plan to send troops to regain the Hetao, his power and prestige have greatly increased, and he has completely lost the buffer time he once had.
The positioning in the eyes of Emperor Deqing has undergone a complete change!
Zhao Junchen was too young, and he had power and means that were completely inappropriate for his age. He seemed to be an ambitious man, so he became a threat in the eyes of Emperor Deqing, a hidden danger that could shake the Zhu family.
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Such an existence was simply a thorn in Emperor Deqing's side and a thorn in his flesh!
With Emperor Deqing's temperament, he will naturally not tolerate Zhao Junchen's continued development, nor will he deliberately wait until the new emperor ascends the throne. From now on, as long as Zhao Junchen shows a slight flaw or shows a slight decline,
Emperor Deqing would definitely be turned against him mercilessly.
Even though Zhao Junchen is now considered to have a high position of power and high reputation, if Emperor Deqing deliberately targeted and launched a massive attack, Zhao Junchen would still have no power to fight back.
Under such circumstances, out of short-term considerations and in order to prevent Emperor Deqing from impatiently suppressing him, the money and food in the treasury must not be too sufficient! Only when the court's financial turnover is not working well can Zhao Junchen show that he cannot
With such indispensable value and role, even Emperor Deqing did not dare to take action at will.
At the same time, out of long-term considerations, in order to resist the inevitable hostility of Emperor Deqing in the future, Zhao Junchen must continuously perform dazzling political achievements, continuously increase treasury revenue, and improve the court's finances, so that Emperor Deqing cannot find him.
Reasons for falling out and suppressing.
These two goals can be said to be diametrically opposed to each other.
Once the money and food situation of the imperial court improved significantly, Zhao Junchen would lose his usefulness, causing Emperor Deqing to become even more impatient to cut it off; once the money and food situation of the imperial court failed to improve significantly, Zhao Junchen would also lose value.
, will still attract the suppression and targeting of Emperor Deqing.
If a person has no long-term worries, he must have immediate worries, which probably refers to Zhao Junchen's current situation.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen could only start from two aspects at the same time. On the one hand, he continued to increase the government's treasury revenue and continue to prove his role and value. On the other hand, he tried to find ways to increase the consumption of the treasury so that the court's money and food would always be in a situation where it could not be spent.
This ensures that you are indispensable.
Regarding the former, Zhao Junchen has been working on Sichuan salt development, commercial and tax rectification, agricultural reform, as well as the future merger of the six Nanjing ministries, the elimination of royal influence in various places, etc., which will significantly improve the financial situation of the imperial court in the next few years.
Regarding the latter, Zhao Junchen was doing the same thing. This time, Zhao Junchen pushed the court to send troops to recover the Hetao. It was for this reason! All public-spirited expressions were just a disguise.
To this day, Zhao Junchen has created a good situation for the court, so Zhao Junchen has no doubt that the court's plan to regain the Hetao can succeed.
But the real trouble in this matter will have to wait until the imperial court successfully regains the Hetao - the resettlement issues after the people move to the border, the establishment of acropolis when the border troops are stationed, the agricultural tools and seeds needed during the large-scale reclamation of farmland, these
Everything requires a huge amount of money and food.
It can be said that these aftermath matters alone are enough to offset the imperial court's fiscal revenue in the next three to five years.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen once again obtained a buffer period of three to five years for himself.
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Previously, Zhao Junchen believed that the central court and Emperor Deqing would most likely be unable to resist the temptation to expand their territory and would most likely agree to send troops to regain the Hetao. However, there were certain variables in this matter after all, so Zhao
Junchen's mood has always been a bit uncertain.
In fact, Zhao Junchen had already made a decision. Once the court did not agree to send troops to regain the Hetao, he would forcefully promote the plan and let the raw rice become cooked rice.
This is also the reason why Zhao Junchen has been looking serious since he learned the news of the new imperial edict from the imperial court.
At this time, after listening to the contents of the imperial edict, Zhao Junchen suddenly felt much more relaxed.
So, after Zhao Junchen received the order and thanked him, he returned to his seat and sat down, picking up a cup of tea and drinking it gently, while watching the performance of everyone in the main hall of the Governor's Mansion with cold eyes.
After Liang Fuchen read out the imperial edict, there was an uproar and confusion.
Because of Zhao Junchen's glorious record of annihilating the Mongolian coalition this time, some officials thought that the Mongolians' combat power was low. They couldn't help but despise them. They thought that they had a great opportunity to flex their muscles and gain military glory. They all looked excited.
Actively challenge.
There are also some officials who have deep-rooted fear of war. Even after witnessing Zhao Junchen's illustrious military exploits, they cannot change their minds. All of them have uneasy expressions. They huddle up, look at their noses and mouths, and look at their hearts with their mouths, for fear that they will
It attracted Liang Fuchen's attention and was sent to die on the grassland.
There is another group of officials who have a certain degree of vision and insight. They have seen both opportunities and crises. They can't help but be hesitant and timid, but they can't help themselves, and they have raised some objections and concerns.
Under such circumstances, the scene couldn't help but be a little chaotic.
However, Liang Fuchen was a man who stood firm and had his own opinions. When he saw the situation gradually getting out of control, he immediately shouted with a cold expression: "Quiet!... You are all officials of the border areas, important ministers of the imperial court, and here are the governors of the three sides.
How can the mansion be as noisy as a folk vegetable market? What a shame!"
After saying that, Liang Fuchen turned to look around at the civil and military officials, and then said in an unquestionable voice: "We are ministers of the imperial court, holding the imperial salary in our hands. Since the central government has issued the decree, I will wait for you."
Naturally, we have to do things according to the decree! Therefore, I don’t want to hear anyone raising questions, nor do I want to see anyone shrinking back! From now on, there is only one thing that needs to be discussed here, and that is how to complete His Majesty’s orders.
According to the decree, go out to the grassland and regain the Hetao!"
Because of being kidnapped by horse bandits, Liang Fuchen's prestige was greatly damaged, but after all, he was an imperial envoy and a court official. After seeing his tough statement, the civil and military officials in the main hall of the Governor's Mansion immediately did not dare to make any more noise.
, and did not dare to raise any objections.
After seeing everyone's obedience, Liang Fuchen nodded with satisfaction, and then asked: "According to the imperial court's order, this time the officers and soldiers from the various armies in Shaanxi and Gansu will serve as the vanguard of the expedition to the grassland. This task is very important.
, there is no room for error, all of you are important civil and military officials in Shaanxi and Gansu, what are your thoughts and plans?"
When Liang Fuchen thought about it, it was the first time that most of the officials here learned that the imperial court was going to send troops to retake the Hetao. It was impossible to put forward many useful opinions in a hurry. Even if they occasionally put forward some ideas, they would definitely have obvious flaws.
Under such circumstances, after Liang Fuchen came up with the plan carefully prepared by Zhao Junchen, it would surely shock all the officials, and Liang Fuchen's prestige would also be greatly increased.
This approach was obviously stealing Zhao Junchen's achievements, and it could be described as a despicable method, but Liang Fuchen didn't care.
Although Liang Fuchen has a somewhat upright character, he is by no means a pedantic person. As long as such methods can increase his prestige and suppress Zhao Junchen's influence, Liang Fuchen will never refuse.
For Liang Fuchen, there are only two bottom lines. One is that the interests of the court cannot be damaged, and the other is that his loyalty to Emperor Deqing cannot be shaken. In addition to these two principles, Liang Fuchen can also be regarded as an uncompromising person.
Generation, this is the essential difference between him and Prince Zhu Heyu, and it is also one of the important reasons why he can reach today.
However, after Zhao Junchen, who had been sitting firmly on Diaoyutai, saw Liang Fuchen's performance, he quickly guessed what Liang Fuchen was thinking.
Zhao Junchen is not a generous person. Although he will not take the initiative to compete with Liang Fuchen for the limelight during this period, he will not watch Liang Fuchen steal his credit.
So, a sneer flashed across Zhao Junchen's lips, and he winked at Guyuan's commander-in-chief Fang Zhenshan.
Fang Zhenshan has an exquisite temperament. After seeing Zhao Junchen's eyes, he quickly understood what Zhao Junchen meant.
After hearing Liang Fuchen's inquiry, just as all the officials fell into silence, Liang Fuchen was about to tell Zhao Junchen's plan. Fang Zhenshan suddenly said: "Speaking of the matter of the imperial court sending troops to recover the Hetao, Mr. Zhao had already announced it a long time ago.
It has been mentioned before...according to humble speculation, the imperial court suddenly decided to send troops to retake the Hetao. Is it also because of Mr. Zhao's proposal to the imperial court?"
Following Fang Zhenshan's words, the eyes of all the officials in the main hall of the Governor's Mansion focused on Zhao Junchen, while Liang Fuchen's expression was a little ugly.
Under the attention of everyone, Zhao Junchen looked like he had wisdom and confidence in his chest, with a smile on his face that understood everything, and nodded slowly: "That's it! Back then, the Mongolian coalition forces were dragged into Jiezhou
After repeatedly failing to make achievements in the city, I thought about today's situation and thought that the imperial army would have the opportunity to form an encirclement and annihilate the Mongolian coalition forces! By that time, the various Mongolian ministries would be severely weakened, and it would be a great opportunity for the imperial court to send troops to regain the Hetao.
So I sent a secret proposal to the court, and today I finally got the court’s approval.”
At this point, Zhao Junchen changed his expression to a righteous one and said: "Once the imperial court's plan to regain the Hetao is successful, the northwest defense line will advance deep into the grassland, and Shaanxi and Gansu will become the rear area.
The fire-sifting bandits that have troubled the imperial court for many years will be completely resolved. By then, not only the people of Shaanxi and Gansu will be able to live and work in peace and contentment from now on, but we officials will also be able to build achievements and even leave our names in the annals of history. Isn't that a great thing?"
What Zhao Junchen said was to make all officials understand one thing - after the imperial court successfully recovers the grassland, all officials present will become meritorious officials, and all these opportunities were won by Zhao Junchen for them.
of.
Moreover, after these words spread, Zhao Junchen's reputation in the government and the public will rise again.
Sure enough, after hearing what Zhao Junchen said, all the officials present rushed to sing praises. After seeing Zhao Junchen's statement, many officials who were originally afraid of the enemy thought about what Zhao Junchen had done during this period.
The great achievements and legendary achievements can't help but add a bit of confidence, and the attitude has become more positive.
For a time, Liang Fuchen was once again ignored by the officials. After seeing Zhao Junchen taking the opportunity to gain prestige for himself, his expression became even more ugly.
However, Zhao Junchen's statement was also true, so Liang Fuchen could not stop all this, and could only watch Zhao Junchen's prestige rise again.
At this time, Fang Zhenshan exclaimed with an exaggerated expression: "It turns out that Mr. Zhao had already anticipated all this before the battle with the Mongolian Tatars. I am afraid that few people in this world have such a far-sighted and keen vision!"
Then, Fang Zhenshan humbly asked for advice, and asked: "Since Mr. Zhao has already anticipated today's situation, you must have already thought about the overall plan to regain the Hetao, right?"
Zhao Junchen still looked insightful and wise. After nodding, he said calmly: "Such an important matter is not only related to the well-being of tens of millions of people, but also related to the military achievements and lives of the imperial officers and soldiers. I am here
Of course I have a comprehensive plan in mind."
After speaking, Zhao Junchen explained in detail his plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain.
Such a plan, with each link closely linked, is extremely brilliant. Even Liang Fuchen couldn't help but admire it after learning about it, let alone these civil and military officials in the main hall of the Governor's Mansion.
When they discovered that once Zhao Junchen's plan was successfully completed, the obstacles and dangers of the imperial court sending troops to the grassland to recover the Hetao would be greatly reduced, and their early gains as pioneers would be greatly increased. A God-given opportunity was right in front of them, and they were suddenly filled with emotions.
Got excited.
In this way, the scene that Liang Fuchen expected to shock everyone and everyone in heaven did indeed appear at this moment, but all the scenery was attributed to Zhao Junchen.
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